Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice - Softcover

Mackelprang, Romel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0190656409 ISBN 13: 9780190656409

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2016

Synopsis

Disability is a tool for human service practitioners to use in understanding disability from an empowerment/social model perspective. The text addresses policy, theory, description, and practice from a strengths-based viewpoint, stressing disability as a difference rather than as dysfunction. The book establishes the historical and societal context in which those with disabilities are marginalized, discusses the major groupings of disabilities, and offers a model for assessment and practice.

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About the Author

Romel W. Mackelprang (DSW, MSW, University of Utah) is professor of social work and director of the Center for Disability Studies and Universal Access at Eastern Washington University. Active in disability rights since 1980, he continues to be involved in the independent living movement. He is committed to inclusive policies in which disability is considered integral to diversity in society. In recent years, he has expanded his disability rights work to several countries in East and West Africa.

Richard O. Salsgiver (PhD, Carnegie-Mellon University) is professor emeritus of social work at California State University, Fresno. Born with cerebral palsy, he has dedicated his academic career to research and teaching concerning issues around disability and the American culture. His philosophy concerning disability comes out of the independent living movement, where he played a key role alongside leaders who included Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, June Kailes, and Brenda Premo.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0190656409
• ISBN 13: 9780190656409
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 548